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Rounds, Smith Reintroduce Bipartisan Rural Housing Legislation
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today reintroduced their bipartisan legislation to improve federal rural housing programs and strengthen the supply of affordable
NAREB PRESENTS LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING DAY ON SATURDAY, JULY 26
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is proud to host a special Los Angeles Community Wealth Day on Friday, July 26, with Bishop Craig Worsham and the People’s Independent Church of God in Christ, located at 5856 West Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043.
Carey Votes to Send Republican Reconciliation Bill to President Trump’s Desk
U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means and Budget Committees, voted to pass the budget reconciliation bill, legislation that will deliver historic tax relief to workers, families, seniors, small businesses, and farmers.
FFIEC Publishes 2024 Data on Mortgage Lending
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) recently published data on 2024 mortgage lending transactions reported under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) by 4,908 U.S. financial institutions. The Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset released contains the national HMDA datasets as of May 19, 2025.
MISMO Updates Fee Naming Guide
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced that it has added more than 40 new standardized fee names and definitions to its Fee Naming Guide. The additions to the Guide are intended to further
Energy Department Expands Commitment to Collaboration with Norway on Water Power Research and Development
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today extended a commitment to collaboration in water power research and
NAHB Awards Program Now Accepting Applications
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced that its awards program is now open. The NAHB Awards Program highlights the best and brightest in the residential construction
Kaptur Defends Ohio’s Working Families, Seniors, Veterans, Votes No On “One Big Bonanza for...
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) voted against H.R. 1, citing its severe impact on working families, seniors, veterans,
WSSC Water Extends Temporary Water Bill Assistance Program with Enhanced Customer Benefits Including: PAY...
The popular Get Current temporary water bill assistance program has been extended and enhanced. Unanimously approved by the
NAR Secures Major Wins for Real Estate in Landmark Tax Reform Bill
The National Association of REALTORS® applauds the U.S. House of Representatives on final passage of the sweeping tax reform legislation that delivers significant victories for homeowners,
Kaptur, Murray Blast Energy Department’s Decision to Steer Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Away...
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water
Promoting New Technologies to Fix Our Forests
The Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing examining new and existing technologies that could improve forest management. The need to leverage such technologies to combat and prevent future wildfires was supported through
HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in May 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for May 2025
Durbin Files Amendments To Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill To Protect Rural Hospitals And Medical Research
Ahead of an upcoming vote-a-rama, where Senate Democrats will expose the truth about Republicans’ harmful scheme to cut health
CIH welcomes government’s five point plan for social and affordable housing renewal
The establishment of a new Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which will succeed the current Affordable Homes Programme and prioritises the building of 60 per cent of homes for social rent. This programme will be the main way that the £39 billion announced for building of new social housing at the Spending Review will be delivered.
Hampton River Restoration Project Achieves Major Milestone with Deployment of Innovative Natrx Basalt Oyster...
The "Roots to Reef" initiative spearheaded by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) in the Hampton River reached a critical new milestone this week in its mission to bolster the city's climate resilience.
Kaptur Applauds Over $1.4 Million in Federal Awards For Four Local Northwest Ohio Regional...
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced four federal aviation awards totaling $1,433,909 to support critical
FHFA House Price Index® Down 0.4 Percent in April; Up 3.0 Percent from Last...
U.S. house prices fell 0.4 percent in April, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 3.0 percent from April
HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase “The American Home is the American Dream” Returns to the...
Secretary Scott Turner announced the return of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Innovative Housing Showcase from September 6 – 10 to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Previously, the Innovative Housing Showcase was scheduled to take place May 30 – June 1
Congresswoman Torres Reintroduces Critical Asbestos Disclosure Bill During National Homeownership Month to Protect Renters...
During National Homeownership Month, Congresswoman Norma Torres, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on
